English Explanatory Dictionary

back off

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To move backwards away from something.
  2. To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.
  3. To lower the setting of.
  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see back, off.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

back off backs off backing off backed off

Synonyms

dial back turn down

Derived words

backoff
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